Charity Shop Driver - RSPCA Sussex West Branch

Charity Shop Driver

RSPCA Sussex West Branch

Can you help our shops get items from A to B? We're looking for a volunteer who can dedicate time and their vehicle to collect donations and deliver goods. You would play a vital role in helping us raise funds to support our animal welfare work.

Volunteer drivers play an essential part in the operation of our shops since they are responsible for collecting and delivering items of donated stock and moving stock between shops.

Our Charity Shop

We are a thriving RSPCA centre with an animal centre and 4 charity shops.

 We are a relatively small team of 20 with 20 lovely volunteers who cover all different roles within the centre. The van drivers will have a couple of inductions/shadowing sessions with another volunteer but otherwise they will not be volunteering with anyone else on their day.

Our shops play an essential role in raising the profile of the RSPCA in our local community and funds for our branch so that we can continue our vital animal welfare work. Our shops sell a mixture of donated items, including clothes, books, bric-a-brac and collectables, and a selection of new items.

Volunteer Driver responsibilities

• Collect and deliver donated and purchased items.
• Move stock between charity shops.
• Ensure that RSPCA rules and regulations are complied with.
• Carry out a small amount of administrative work, such as completing mileage returns.

What we are looking for in a volunteer Drive

•  Friendly and helpful with an interest in local animal welfare.
•  All necessary training will be given.
•  Expenses and fuel costs provided.
•  Volunteers must be aged 18 or over.
•  Someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment predominately on every 4th Wednesday of the month starting at 9.45am for 6 hours.

What we can offer you as a volunteer Driver

• You will be making a massive difference to the welfare of the animals in your area.
• Join a community which will enable you to meet new people and make new friends.
•  Learning new skills through our comprehensive induction and training programme.
•  Enhance your CV by adding your volunteering experience and newly acquired skills.
• Please visit our website to learn more about what we do.

Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.

We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch.